Mozambique: Travel Guide

Currency: The Mozambique currency is the
Metical. Restaurants
and shops in Maputo require local currency
but all hotels and lodges accept US$

Visas: Travellers usually need a visa for
Mozambique, best obtained in advance

Health: Malaria exists throughout
Mozambique, so a course of anti-malarial
medicine is needed. Otherwise, the islands are
generally healthy, though several vaccines are
sensible (Typhoid, Polio and Tetanus)

Language: Portuguese is Mozambique’s
official language, although English is often
used in hotels and restaurants

Food: The food in Mozambique is excellent,
and the seafood superb.Mozambican beer is
popular, as are South African wines and beers

Climate: in the North the cyclone season is
from January to March. From April to
November it is generally dry and fine, with July
and August slightly cooler than other months.